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This Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) has been issued by HHT and sets out the information which is required by HHT in order to assess the suitability of contractors and their ability to deliver the requirements of the proposed contract. This PQQ is issued in accordance with the Restricted Procedure under the Public Contract Regulations 2006 (as amended).
HHT is looking for two contractors to provide asbestos (including legionella) testing and removal services across HHT sites, primarily within the Widnes and Runcorn area but potentially wherever HHT has an operational requirement. The tender will be structured into two lots reflecting the two contracts that will be issued. No sub-contracting is permissible under the proposed contracts.
Lot 1: Contract for asbestos (including legionella) testing services. Services required under this contract are expected to include provision of sampling and testing for asbestos. For legionella services risk assessments and drawings, monthly, quarterly, six and twelve month checks on relevant properties/sites will be required. Additional detail relating to the test locations and the form of contract to be used will be included within the ITT stage of the tender process. Estimated combined (asbestos and legionella surveys/testing) annual value is 50 000 GBP — 60 000 GBP ex VAT.
Lot 2: Contract for removal of asbestos as required by HHT. Additional detail relating to form of contract to be used will be included within the ITT stage of the tender process. Estimated annual value for asbestos removal is 60 000 GBP ex VAT.
The contract is expected to commence 1.4.2015. Although this date may change based on the operational requirements of the Trust.
Each contract will be an initial 3 year contract with 2 annual options to extend by a further 12 months on each occasion up to a maximum 5 years total contract term, subject to HHT requirements and the performance of the successful contractor.
Between 5 and 10 (a maximum of 5 for each lot) bidders are expected to be short-listed and invited to tender following this PQQ short-listing stage. The final contract award is envisaged to be to 1 bidder for each lot. Organisations can bid on 1 or both lots but will only be awarded 1 of the available contracts.
Contracts awarded following this process are accessible by all parts of Halton Housing Trust including any future subsidiaries. Additional requirements/locations may be identified and incorporated into awarded contracts by Halton Housing Trust during the contract period provided that they do not distort this initial call for competition.